Kenai Peninsula Food Bank

Holiday Closure
2023-12-25, 2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24 | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Dr., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
The food bank will be closed for the holiday.

End of the Month Closure
2023-11-30, 2023-10-31 | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Dr., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
The KPFB warehouse will be closed for inventory on the last work day of each month, including closure of the Cache/food pickup and agency shopping.
The Fireweed Diner will remain open for lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

It's Scary to be Hungry
2023-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Anchorage) | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Dr., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for our It’s Scary to be Hungry event at the food bank! There will be drive-thru food, candy, and fun. It’ll be a great time for the kids and adults alike.

SNAP Outreach
2023-10-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Dr., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Do you need help with signing up for SNAP? If so, come to the food bank on October 19th! A SNAP Outreach Specialist from the Food Bank of Alaska will be on site here to help you out!

Warehouse and Food Box Distribution Closed
2023-09-29 | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Dr., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
The food bank’s warehouse and Cache (food box distribution) will be closed for inventory and reporting. There will still be lunch in the Fireweed Diner from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.

CAP Meeting
2023-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Dr., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
The food bank is hosting the CAP meeting. It is a public meeting to identify project proposals under the State of Alaska – Community Assistance Program. The public and eligible non-profits physically located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough area are welcome to attend.

28th Annual Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Soup Supper & Auction
2023-08-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Soldotna Sports Complex, 538 Arena Ave #8200, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Do you enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and helping those suffering from hunger? If that’s you, then join us at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank for our 28th annual Soup Supper Dinner and Auction Fundraiser to help raise funds for feeding our neighbors in need! The fundraiser is on Saturday, August 19th from 5-9pm at the Soldotna Sports Complex. You can purchase your tickets today by calling 907-262-3111, stopping by the food bank, or attending one of our events. Each ticket comes with a beautiful hand-crafted bowl, delicious soup dinner, and access to our live and silent auctions. The Soup Supper is our annual main fundraiser and celebration, raising funds for feeding our community members in need. The fundraiser is a soup dinner with entertainment, live and silent auctions, and education about hunger on the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska. Support your community by buying your tickets today!

Free Oilers Night
2023-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Coral Seymour Park, 103 S. Tinker Lane, Kenai, AK, 99611, United States
The Peninsula Oilers, Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, and the Kenai Peninsula Boys and Girls Club have partnered for a free Oilers baseball game event. We will be having a BBQ at the game with Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Micciche, Kenai Mayor Gabriel, Soldotna Vice Mayor Parker, Senator Bjorkman, and Representative Ruffridge on the grill serving FREE hot dogs and drinks for all attendees. There will be fun games for kids, lots of raffles, and much more. Depending on which city wins the King of the River food drive, that city’s major will be throwing the first pitch of the game!
How can you help?

Become an event sponsor. Sponsorships start at $500.00. For each sponsor, your business name and logo will be displayed on banners at the Oilers game and 4th of July parade in Kenai, Alaska. Your business name will be broadcast on all advertising platforms used for event, including online and radio advertising.
Donate non-perishable food or money to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank on July 2, 2023 at the King of the River event locations.
Buy Raffle Tickets from Peninsula Oilers, Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, and the Kenai Peninsula Boys and Girls Club at the Oilers game on July 4, 2023, for their respective fundraisers; or at the King of the River event.
Advertise the event and get your coworkers, friends, and family involved!

King of the River
2023-07-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Carl’s Jr. Lot Adjacent to the Safeway Parking Lot for Kenai; Blazy Mall for Soldotna
Who will be the King of the River? Kenai or Soldotna? Let’s find out! July 2, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Kenai and Soldotna will compete to see which city is able to gather the most non-perishable food and monetary donations for the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. Every $1 donated is equal to about 1 pound of food. There will be two locations (Carl’s Jr lot in Kenai and Blazy Mall in Soldotna) for individuals to donate food or money—just look for the KPFB trucks. Although the competition will take place on the 2nd, donations will be accepted for a week leading up to the event on-site at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, just tell them which city you’re donating from. Anyone who donates will be entered into a drawing to win $1,000. The winner will be drawn at the Oilers game on July 4, 2023. Depending on which city wins the King of the River food drive, that city’s mayor will be throwing the first pitch of the game. So, stock up on non-perishable food goods to donate and help your city win!
Drop off donations the week leading up to the event at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank–starting June 26th. Address: 33955 Community College Drive, Soldotna, Ak 99669
Kenai Drop Off Location is Carl’s Jr lot Adjacent to the Safeway Parking Lot. Address: 10640 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611
Soldotna Drop Off Location is Blazy Mall. Address: 44539 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669
How can you help?

Become an event sponsor. Sponsorships start at $500.00. For each sponsor, your business name and logo will be displayed on banners at the Oilers game and 4th of July parade in Kenai, Alaska. Your business name will be broadcast on all advertising platforms used for event, including online and radio advertising.
Donate non-perishable food or money to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank on July 2, 2023 at the King of the River event locations.
Buy Raffle Tickets from Peninsula Oilers, Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, and the Kenai Peninsula Boys and Girls Club at the Oilers game on July 4, 2023, for their respective fundraisers; or at the King of the River event.
Advertise the event and get your coworkers, friends, and family involved!

Spring Festival 2023
2023-06-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Dr., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us on-site at KPFB for our annual Spring Festival! This free community barbeque celebrates spring by partnering with many Kenai Peninsula organizations to provide our community with information on resources, sustainability, and more. There will be free food, games, a cake walk, a petting zoo, and so much more!
Huge thank you to our sponsor for the event: Central Peninsula Hospital
Huge thank you to our donors for the event: Walmart, ENSTAR, Odom Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska, and Jay’s Painting
Huge thank you to our vendors: Peninsula Pumping, SNAP, PCHS, WIC, Pen Dog, Challenger Learning Center, Frontier Family Services ILP Program, 4-H petting zoo, Soldotna Saturday Farmers Market, +Regroup, Kenai Local Food Connection, Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District, Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association, and Cook Inlet Keepers

Return of the Reds
2023-06-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Kenai City Dock, 1591 Boat Launch Road, Kenai, AK, 99611, United States
Come celebrate the start of the red salmon run and what that means to the Kenai Peninsula by joining in the fun at the Return of the Reds event on June 3rd at the Kenai City Dock from 12-3 pm. The very first fish of the season will be auctioned off to benefit the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in their fight against hunger on the Kenai Peninsula. There will also be a salmon cook-off between local chefs to see who can deliver the best tasting sockeye dish to discerning judges. With music, educational booths, and delicious food, there will be fun for everyone!
